Cougars fall to Calistoga, beat AV

CALISTOGA -- A three-run sixth inning wasn't enough to rally the Upper Lake Cougars to a win over the Calistoga Wildcats in North Central League II softball action on Monday afternoon in Calistoga.

The Wildcats built a 5-0 lead before Upper Lake broke through and went on to win 6-3.

Sierra Fugate, Megan Franco and Hannah Johnson each had a hit and a RBI for the Cougars (4-6 league, 5-10), who were coming off a 9-4 league road win on Friday against Anderson Valley in Boonville.

In that game, Kejhana Taylor went 3-for-4 with two RBIs to spark the offense. Other contributors were Natalie Karlsson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, and Sierra Fugate, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a RBI.

Winning pitcher Janee Swaney worked the first five innings for the victory, striking out eight and walking five.

Upper Lake is home Wednesday against Potter Valley and on the road Friday against Rincon Valley Christian. Both games start at 4 p.m.